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"Con todo" is a phrase which is often translated as "with all", and "a pesar de todo" is a phrase which is often translated as "in spite of everything". Learn more about the difference between "con todo" and "a pesar de todo" below.
con todo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. with all
Espero que te guste el suéter. Lo hice con todo mi amor.I hope you like the sweater. I made it with all my love.
b. with everything
Los habitantes de los pueblos bombardeados huían con todo lo que tenían, que no era mucho.The inhabitants of the bombed villages fled with everything they had, which wasn't much.
a. despite everything
Tuve muchos problemas cuando me vine a vivir aquí, pero, con todo, me alegro de haberlo hecho.I had many problems when I first came to live here but, despite everything, I'm glad I did.
b. with everything
Con todo lo que he hecho por ti, ¿y me lo pagas así?With everything I've done for you, and that's how you repay me?
c. all the same
No es una candidata ideal, y no estoy totalmente de acuerdo con su política, pero, con todo, la voy a votar.She's not an ideal candidate, and I don't fully agree with her policy but, all the same, I'm going to vote for her.
d. still
Sé que es un inútil y un mentiroso, pero, con todo, sigo enamorada de él.I know he's a good-for-nothing and a liar, but I'm still in love with him.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Con todo lo rápida que eres cuando se trata de jugar, hay que ver lo lenta que te vuelves cuando se trata de hacer tu tarea.Fast as you are when it comes to playing, it's incredible how slow you become when it comes to doing your homework.
Con todo lo tolerantes que quiere que seamos los demás, luego él es de lo más intolerante.Tolerant as he wants the rest of us to be, he is really intolerant.
a pesar de todo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in spite of everything
Aunque hay mucha gente en contra del proyecto, ellos están decididos a seguir adelante a pesar de todo.Although there are many people against the project, they're determined to go on with it in spite of everything.
b. despite everything
Sé que el campo es más tranquilo, sano, etcétera, pero, a pesar de todo, yo prefiero vivir en la ciudad.I know the countryside is quieter, healthier, et cetera, but, despite everything, I prefer to live in the city.
a. in spite of how much
A pesar de todo el daño que me hizo, lo sigo queriendo.I still love him, in spite of how much he hurt me.
b. despite how much
Estoy muy llena; así que, a pesar de todo lo que me gusta el chocolate, no voy a tomar pastel.I'm very full; so, despite how much I love chocolate, I'll pass on the cake.
